About This Position
Camp JORI is hiring an Assistant Director of ​​Camper Recruitment and Family Engagement to join the team of our historic and successful Jewish summer camp located in Southern Rhode Island. This position would be approximately 20 hours a week September 15- June 15. Potential for additional employment from June – August on-site at Camp JORI, 1069 Wordens Pond, Wakefield, RI 02879. The Assistant Director of ​​Camper Recruitment and Family Engagement works in partnership with the Camp Director and Assistant Director to coordinate, oversee, implement engagement and recruitment. This includes but is not limited to: recruitment of campers and staff, camper retention, and program execution. This individual is the primary person responsible for recruiting new campers to Camp JORI. This position reports directly to the Camp Director and, on occasion, the Board President.
About Camp JORI
Originally established as a summer retreat for the residents of the Jewish Orphanage of Rhode Island, Camp JORI continues to honor our history today through our mission to provide a first in class Jewish overnight camp experience to all children regardless of their ability to pay. Our camp site in Wakefield, RI sits on 72 pristine acres surrounded by Nature Conservancy protected land. Our state-of-the art facility was built with the needs of all types of families in mind. The pristine setting includes playing fields, a theater, a recreation hall, two swimming pools, and a 400-seat dining room overlooking 600 feet of waterfront on Worden’s Pond. Many JORI campers continue to become counselors, and some now serve on our Board of Directors. Camp JORI fosters a feeling of family and long-standing memories of good times.
Responsibilities
Responsible for recruiting new campers to register for camp;
Connecting and managing outreach to new communities and groups;
Responsible for generating new ideas for recruitment and outreach;
Operationalizing ideas proposed by the camp staff and Board of Directors;
In partnership with the camp team: plan, lead and attend recruiting events such as but not limited to presentations, family parlor meetings, Temple visits and camp fairs;
Provide camp tours;
Solicit feedback from camp families, staff and professional peer organizations;
Assist in the implementation of the Camp’s marketing, social media and public relations programs; and
Interface with relevant agencies as needed.

Location: Fairfield, NJ (Year-Round); Milford, PA (Summer).

About NJY Camps:
NJY Camps (NJY) is one of North America’s premier Jewish summer camp organizations. Comprised of five overnight summer camps, NJY serves children of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. NJY’s mission focuses on supporting the growth and development of every individual member of its community so that they can learn new skills, develop greater self-confidence, and foster a strong Jewish identity. Having recently celebrated its centennial anniversary, NJY is reimagining its next 100 years. NJY Camps serves more than 5000 campers and participants through its various overnight camps and retreat center program, hires more than 800 summer staff, and operates across 2000 acres of land. For more information, please visit our website.

About the Position:
The Director of NJY Teen Camp (TAC) is the year-round professional responsible for all programmatic and operational duties of the Teen Camp program. NJY Teen Camp serves 150+ 10th-11th grade campers with an infrastructure of 20-30 seasonal staff members. The Director will lead in the areas of year-round camper recruitment and engagement, staff hiring, and the program design and implementation of camp. In collaboration with other agency-wide personnel, the Director supports efforts in communications, logistical planning, organization, facility management, and vendor purchasing. The Director will spend part of the summer on-site in Milford, PA and part of the summer supervising a 3–4-week travel experience. They will supervise a large infrastructure comprised of various trips, the camp program itself, and all Teen Camp Staff. The Director will lead on camp culture building, staff development, and problem-solving daily occurrences, with appropriate communication to NJY Executive leadership and camper families as needed. We anticipate the responsibilities of the Teen Camp portfolio filling approximately 60-70% of the chosen candidate’s time. Additionally, agency-wide responsibilities will be assigned and determined based on interests, skillset, and need.

Responsibilities:

Foster Deep Relationships with Families
• Contact existing NJY Camps families to sell Teen Camp program options
• Host evening Info-Sessions to update families on trips & camp offerings (approx. twice monthly)
• Navigate scholarship requests as part of a scholarship committee
• Respond to all parent inquiries via phone and email in a timely manner
• Participate in camp-specific and agency recruitment events including fairs, reunions, tours, and Jewish communal events
• Communicate proactively and responsively in summer on camper concerns and challenges

Build & Manage an All-Star Team
• Work with supervisors to create Teen Camp supervision structure across its programs
• Hire a staff team of 20-30 counselors and seasonal supervisors
• Manage all administrative tasks of job postings, interviews, contracting, and communications
• Develop the orientation schedule and onboarding process for all staff
• Collaboratively build and institute policies, procedures, and practices to define camp’s culture

Create a Transformational Summer Program
• Inform Teen Camp’s broad programmatic vision and communicate it to staff and stakeholders
• Lead in the development and implementation of all Teen Camp programs
• Oversee day-to-day delivery of program by mobilizing staff and building an infrastructure that balances camper supervision, program implementation, and all other daily tasks
• Build a robust schedule of special programming including day trips, guest speakers, leadership development, and community service

Be a Master Organizer
• Coordinate with appropriate personnel on food, medical, facility, and operational needs
• Work closely with travel providers on all details concerning the planning and delivery of two travel programs: one domestic, and one in Israel
• Become adept with all CampMinder database functions
• Collaborate with NJY Camps’ Israeli partnership on our integrated camp program
• Inform marketing strategy to include social media, website, and outbound communications

Lead by Example
• Manage relationships with various stakeholders: partners, vendors, families, staff, and alumni
• Oversee delivery of staff orientation week schedule
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and support to camp staff throughout the summer
• Serve as primary contact for all camper and staff concerns relating to discipline, mental health, physical health, and social dynamics
• Navigate all travel-related challenges, coordinating with families, staff, and trip providers
• Be the central cog in camp-wide announcements, communications, and delegation

The Assistant Director: Camp Care at Camp Galil is responsible for supporting the mental, emotional, and social well-being of all campers and staff members. This staff member will serve as a critical component of our Camper Care Team and guide Galil in creating an environment that’s welcoming for all. The Assistant Director: Camp Care will assist staff members with managing the social dynamics and behavior of their campers, while assisting them in meeting camper needs. The Assistant Director: Camp Care will regularly speak with parents of campers to elicit collaboration in achieving success for their camper. Together with a team of talented individuals, the Assistant Director: Camp Care will help to ensure the attention to and support of each camper and staff member’s well-being while in our care, including our community members’ Mental, Emotional, and Social Health (MESH) needs.

This is a great opportunity to leverage previous professional experience in a role that offers seasonal flexibility and the opportunity for a mental health professional to work alongside year-round Professional Staff and a seasonal youth leadership team to employ strategic thinking, problem-solving, thoughtful, and intentional care and guidance, and the delicate and expert touch needed to help ensure the highest quality of care of our participants. With the primary goal of supporting campers, the Assistant Director: Camp Care will provide hands-on care to campers, with a focus on being a resource to staff members in their work with children at camp. The Assistant Director: Camp Care will also be a key point of contact for parents during the summer. Central to this position’s success is the educational and practical experience and insight regarding contemporary practices related to child development, social work, group dynamics, adolescent behavior, behavior management, and other related areas.

The Assistant Director: Camp Care’s role requires a great deal of flexibility and collaboration with Galil’s Professional Staff team and seasonal leadership team to be a direct source of support for campers, for staff in their work directly with campers aged 7 to 18 years, as well as for staff, as needed. The person will work on a year-round basis, living on-site and working fulltime in an immersive and intensive camp environment from June through August, and part-time (average 10 hours/week and 2-3 multi-day conferences) through the off-season (Sept-May). The Assistant Director: Camp Care, will be directly supervised by the Executive Director, and will work in partnership with the entire Camper Care team, which includes the youth leadership team and medical team.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Playing a leadership role in the planning and implementation of staff training and ongoing staff learning related to mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health (MESSH);
• Serving as a resource to campers and staff throughout the summer in facing mental, emotional and social health challenges, and creating environments where campers and staff can thrive.
• Managing information about camper needs, and communicating those to staff, as well as documenting communication and plans as appropriate.
• Communicating and managing relationships with parents/caregivers in regards to camper needs.
• Provide counseling and interventions to campers and staff, as appropriate.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with camp families that are rooted in excellent communication, trust, and partnership.
• Assist in recruiting campers and maintaining relationships with camp families throughout the year and over the summer.
• Serve as the lead in family/parent communication in relation to mental, social, and emotional health at camp.
• Oversee the intake process for new campers with identified needs, while continually screening camper information forms for potential unidentified areas for support (e.g. recent trauma, etc.)
• Assist in collecting camper forms, reviewing camper files pre-season, and documenting camper care/situations at camp.
• Be an active presence on-site at camp as a part of the community.
• Participate in the Foundation for Jewish Camp’s Community of Practice as part of the Yedid Nefesh program, including monthly calls, 2-3 virtual gatherings and one in-person gatherings per year with other Jewish camp mental health professionals.

ABOUT US
Founded in 1946, Camp Galil was established to train the pioneers of the early kibbutz movement working to build the State of Israel. Today, that pioneering model translates to each element of our unique program. Located in Bucks County, PA our site is modeled after Israel’s early Kibbutzim with a focus on cooperative living. Camp Galil’s genuine Youth Leadership model empowers our talented counselors to design all aspects of our summer fun and educational program. Our historic partnership with Habonim Dror North America connects our campers and staff with Habonim Dror members from around the world. We welcome families from all streams of Jewish life creating a diverse & inclusive Jewish community.

Habonim Dror Camp Gali is open and accessible to everyone, regardless of age, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or special need by welcoming individuals of all backgrounds, embracing their uniqueness and diversity under our communal tent.

Principle Responsibilities:

The Day Camp Director is the primary professional responsible for the day-to-day, summertime, and year-round operations of our Day Camp in suburban Philadelphia. The Day Camp Director oversees a camp program that serves over 200 campers and 100 staff members each summer. Our director is in charge of the Jewish educational vision of our camp program and should be innovating our educational offerings, hiring and managing qualified staff, and ensuring the safety of our camp community. In addition, the Day Camp Director is responsible for the sound fiscal management of an annual Day Camp budget.
The Day Camp Director will supervise our Day Camp assistant director, and work alongside our entire year-round staff, and will be directly supervised by our Executive Director.

Year-Round Responsibilities:
• Coordinating recruitment efforts throughout the year to maintain a healthy camper enrollment each summer.
• Creating and attendance at year-long calendar of events, including but not limited to, open houses, community events, camper reunions, etc. which aim to connect the community to camp throughout the course of the year.
• Recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training a full roster of talented, dedicated, and inspiring staff members who make Ramah Day Camp a warm, nurturing environment.
• Working alongside our Development of Advancement to identify and actualize fundraising projects specifically for our day camp, as well as be a full and active participant in organizational development activities.
• Serving as the primary professional on our Day Camp Committee, a standing sub-committee of our Board of Directors.
• Working alongside our Tikvah Director, continuing to maintain and expand upon the Tikvah (Special Needs) offerings at our Day Camp, ensuring the creation of an inclusive Jewish environment.
• Attending and participating in several yearly conferences, including those related to Ramah, the American Camp Association, and the Jewish Agency training seminar in Israel.
• Creating, analyzing, and managing a comprehensive annual budget, working alongside our Executive Director, Director of Finance, and our Finance Department.
• Partnering with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors in determining strategic vision, long-range and short-range planning for the Day Camp.
Summertime Responsibilities:
• Managing the day-to-day operations of a safe, fun, and experiential Jewish day camp.
• Overseeing transportation logistics.
• Coordinating and supervising staffing for before and after care options.
• Supervising all aspects of camper care; and alongside a team of professionals, supervising the physical and emotional well-being of all our campers and staff.
• Creating the most amazing, inspiring, and all-out-fun Ramah Day Camp summer experience.

The Camper Care Coordinator is a part-time year-round professional, (7-15 hours a week, depending on the time of year, full-time in the summer) that will add to our culture of high-level care of our camp community. This role shares responsibility for many aspects of community care including camper intakes, family communication throughout the year to gather information and create plans for success, adding a child development lens to conversations about programming and training, assisting in assembly and training of summer camper care team, and supporting our youth safeguarding practices.

We are seeking a passionate, collaborative professional with a background in mental health/education/inclusion work as well as a commitment to building year-round and lifelong interpersonal relationships and holistic Jewish community that are fundamental to the work of Camp Ramah in the Poconos. This position will work under the supervision, and in direct collaboration with, the camp director.

This role serves a key member of the year-round Camp Wise professional team. Working collaboratively, this skilled camp professional develops a shared vision, and designs and implements the recruitment and retention strategy, Camp Wise summer programmatic experience for campers, and year-round engagement for campers and their families.

Camp Wise, the third-oldest Jewish overnight camp in the country, is a strong and growing residential camp based in Cleveland, OH serving nearly 600 campers each summer from the region and across the nation. You will transform the lives of youth and young adults by thinking big, implementing an innovative summer experience, campifying year-round camp and community experiences, and sharing your love of camp with energy and excellence each day. As you build relationships with the next generation of campers and staff members, you will bring hundreds of new individuals into lifelong friendships, inspire personal growth, and nurture a love for Jewish community, Israel and the Jewish people in others.

Under the Camp Director’s supervision and in collaboration with the year-round leadership team, the Program Manager will: (1) design and execute the programs and activities at Camp Wise by supervising program-area supervisors, make critical decisions about programmatic goals and culture, and ensure that campers experience peak moments and endless fun; (2) develop and implement strategic plans for camper recruitment, retention and family engagement. Create gatherings and retreats year-round that leverage community partnerships in the region to deepen the impact of Camp Wise and help new campers feel ready for their first summer; (3) effectively communicate Camp Wise's mission, culture, energy, and endless fun through social media, texts, website and e-mail, using the latest marketing tools and in partnership with the Mandel JCC’s marketing team. This position includes the benefit of full-time residence at Camp Wise in Chardon, OH during the summer months, for specific programming during the fall, winter and spring, and monthly travel through the Camp Wise region.

Essential Functions:
Exemplify the mission and goals of the Mandel Jewish Community Center and Camp Wise.
Lead others as an active, positive, collaborative and highly ethical member of the MJCC and Camp Wise staff team.
Model and implement the Jewish values of Camp Wise and its mission.
Ensure the best possible experience for each individual child and staff member at Camp Wise in accordance with Camp Wise core values.

• Recruit, Retain and Engage Campers
o Design and implement a strategic plan for camper recruitment in local markets, develop recruitment in regional and national markets, and enhance camper retention each year to meet budget and enrollment goals.
o Implement systems for tracking and converting camper leads into enrollments, administer plan of retention and recruitment contacts utilizing the professional team members.
o Create and schedule recruitment events locally, nationally, and internationally as required; build relationships with campers and their families in-person and by phone, text, and email.
o Lead prospective family information sessions locally and throughout the region.
o Innovate in the field and campify the community: increase Camp Wise’s recruitment by fostering strong relationships between campers and creating deeper connections within Mandel JCC and the Camp Wise region during the school year.

• Develop Summer and Year-round Programming
o Develop mission-aligned goals and supervise all aspects of cabin activities, schedules and program area activities (chugim), and village programs – utilizing creativity and ingenuity in program design for sports, arts, media, nature, waterfront, and more. Mirror summer goals in all year-round camp programming
o Supervise program area supervisors (8 direct reports), Programming Supervisor and Village programmers (up to 4 direct reports); Design and execute specialist training in partnership with camp leadership
o Create and administer activity/program schedules for cabins and villages; Oversee all-camp events such as Maccabia, Carnivals, Talent Shows and more based on camp’s needs.

• Engage Campers and Families
o Design and lead year-round camper programming, including but not limited to: fall and winter overnights, Family Camp, Reunions, Family Fun Day, camp tours, open houses and more based on your creativity. Supervise year-round program staff.
o Create new camper engagement strategies that merge creativity with existing strong community partnerships between Camp Wise and area synagogues, schools, The Jewish Federation and the Jewish Education Center.
o Administer initiatives of your own design that prepare new campers for an incredible first summer at Camp Wise such as, pre-camp meet ups, online town halls, new camper orientation and more.
o Consult with community care manager on new camper screening and to track individual camper needs in preparation for the summer season

• Communicate with the Camp Wise Community
o In collaboration with leadership team, develop a strong and positive brand in the communities served by Camp Wise using digital marketing and engagement tools.
o Maintain an interactive online presence for current campers, families, and alumni utilizing the Camp Wise website, Facebook, Instagram, and more.
o Implement Camp Wise’s communication plan (emails, phone calls, mailings) in collaboration with MJCC Marketing and Communications Department.
o Manage & maintain Camp Wise presence throughout JCC building and Jewish community (locally and regionally).

• Support Camp Wise Advancement
o Support Leadership Team in maintaining year-round alumni engagement through social media/marketing, events, and campaigns.
o Support Camp Director with implementation of Camp Wise annual and future capital campaigns.
o Attend professional development conferences and programs as a lifelong learner.
o Perform additional duties as assigned by the Camp Director.

Camp Ramah in California is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Director of Development (full-time, exempt) to join our dynamic team. This role focuses on direct donor solicitation and stewardship, event strategy and execution, and alumni relations. The ideal candidate will play a key role in expanding our fundraising efforts and maintaining strong connections with current donors, cultivation and solicitation of new donors, and expanding and innovating our approach to alumni engagement.

We are looking for a self-starter that is eager to develop relationships and cultivate resources to advance Ramah’s mission, vision, and strategic plan. Reporting to the Director of Development, the Assistant Director of Development will support Camp Ramah through the entire development cycle from prospect identification to donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, and through managing alumni engagement efforts. The successful candidate is expected to raise gifts up to and including the five-figure level and work collaboratively to elevate to supporters to higher levels of giving to achieve institutional development goals.

If you are passionate about Jewish camping and eager to make an impact, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow within an organization that has been shaping Jewish lives for decades.

Key Responsibilities:
Fundraising:
– Build and manage a donor portfolio of 100-150 annual-level donors, closing specific gifts each year to meet budgeted goals and objectives.
– Manage general and special project campaigns related to fundraising on behalf of the organization
– Work with lay leaders and staff to cultivate donors, maximize opportunities for relationship-building, and engage and solicit donors to increase dollars raised and expand the donor base.
– Support major gift efforts by assisting with prospect research, preparation of proposals, and donor engagement strategies.
– Develop and implement strategies to engage new and existing alumni donors.
Alumni Relations:
– Cultivate and maintain relationships with alumni, strengthening their connection to Ramah and encouraging participation in giving opportunities.
– Oversee alumni communication efforts in collaboration with marketing and communications team, including direct mail, email, web, and social media.
– Coordinate and collaborate with programming teams alumni engagement efforts, including special events and reunions
– Manage an alumni database spanning multiple decades to support the re-engagement of past alumni
Special Events:
– Support planning and execution of fundraising events, including annual gala, alumni reunions, and donor recognition events.
– Collaborate with the development team to ensure successful event logistics, sponsorships, and attendee engagement.
Other:
– Attend events and meetings as required to represent Camp Ramah in California, including some evenings and weekends.
– Limited travel for networking, fundraising and conferences
– Support management of donor database to ensure accuracy, and generate reports.
– Support preparation and reporting for grants.
– Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits
Camp Ramah in California offers a comprehensive compensation package, including: 403b, group health coverage, life insurance and LTD, as well as paid sick and vacation time. Ramah also provides time off for Jewish holidays and early office closures for Shabbat. Salary is $75,000-$85,000, commensurate with experience.

Location
Camp Ramah in California is currently headquartered in Encino, CA where we have our administrative office and on over 400 acres in Ojai, CA, where our residential summer camp has operated for nearly seventy years. Our day camp is located in West Hills, CA. We maintain a hybrid office schedule. This position does not require being in residence at camp, but does necessitate occasional travel to Ojai during the summer and throughout the year.

Reports to: Board of Directors
Year-round location: Toronto, Ontario, with opportunity for remote work during non-summer months.
Summer location: Cloyne, Ontario

About the Role

Camp Gesher is seeking a dynamic leader with a passion for Jewish summer camp and youth leadership to fill the role of Camp Director. In this role, you will focus on achieving Gesher’s strategic priorities to grow enrollment, support and champion youth leaders to build strength and continuity in our youth leadership model, support the staff to ensure their success and improve facilities and programs. In our youth leadership model, the Rosh Machaneh (head of camp) and the youth leadership team are responsible for supervision of counsellers, programming, scheduling and technical aspects of camp. A successful Camp Director will work symbiotically with Youth Leaders, be an excellent communicator and ambassador for Gesher in the community, with parents, campers, youth leaders, and alumni.

The Camp Director is responsible for mentoring and guiding the Youth Leadership to ensure their success, both year-round and during camp, and the daily management of Camp Gesher including management of year-round and seasonal professional staff.
The Director will serve as Camp Gesher’s representative with Habonim Dror North America (“HDNA”) and other affiliated organizations, and will participate in its workshops and conferences, including travel when appropriate.

This is a full-time position. The hours are both flexible and irregular. The work will involve attendance at a number of activities (e.g., community events, meeting with campers and parents, conferences, etc.) on the weekend and evenings. Residence on site at summer camp while camp is in operation is required.

About Camp Gesher
Camp Gesher is a progressive summer camp and year-round community creating vibrant Jewish life for children ages 7-18. We are part of the HDNA Youth Movement, which guides our values and youth leadership model.
Our youth leaders are supported in designing and implementing educational activities about Judaism, Israel, Tikkun Olam, and social justice, as well as other themes that align with HDNA values.
We are a warm and inclusive community that values cultural, gender, racial, and socioeconomic diversity. Camp Gesher is a welcoming place for interfaith and LGBTQ+ campers and families.

Camp Gesher currently serves Toronto families primarily, with some families residing in Hamilton, Ottawa, Montreal, and surrounding towns and cities, with room for additional growth. We offer year-round programming and events led by our youth leaders for our campers and our wider community of alumni and parents. Year-round programming is based in Toronto, with occasional events in other locations.
Key Responsibilities
The role of the Camp Director includes the following responsibilities:
Strategic Vision and Organizational Leadership
● Provide strategic leadership, maintain a clear vision, and establish short- and long-term priorities. Collaborate with the Board of Directors, professional staff, and youth leaders to successfully execute the strategic plan.
● Assist the Board in its oversight of the camp, including providing strategic planning support, partnering with affiliated organizations, and strengthening volunteer engagement.
Promote Excellence in Camper Care and Safety
● Ensure that camp operations meet child-care standards and that camp fulfills its responsibility as the guardians of all campers during all Camp Gesher programming (summer and year-round).
● Maintain standards for accreditation by the Ontario Camps Association.
● Assess health and safety and identify required improvements.
● Oversee policies and procedures for camp operations to ensure high-quality camper care and adherence to legal requirements.
Administrative, Financial and HR Management
● Propose and monitor the annual budget, oversee daily financial administration, maintain accurate financial records, develop effective financial management procedures and work with the Board and bookkeeper on long-term financial planning.
● Oversee and collaborate with the Assistant Director in administering the registration process.
● Oversee human resources management and policies, hiring and performance management of professional staff.
Supervision of Seasonal Program Staffing for Year-round and Summer Programs
● Inspire, mentor and guide the Youth Leadership Team (Head staff, counsellors and leaders of programming during the school year) in all aspects of their role, including hiring and supervising émadrichimot (counsellors), training, communications, and program development, while fostering a supportive and collaborative culture with role clarity for all members of the team.
● Motivate, supervise and evaluate year-round professional staff and seasonal staff including maintenance staff, mazkir (administrative staff), nurses, mental health staff, head of kitchen, shlichim (Israeli emissaries), and others.
● Lead annual hiring process for Rosh Machaneh (head counsellor) and provide guidance and supervision to the Rosh Machaneh throughout the year, including supporting and collaborating with them before the summer in the hiring of Mazkirut (head staff) and madrichimot (counsellors).
Comprehensive Program Planning
● Ensure detailed planning and delivery for both year-round and summer programs, including but not limited to work with Camp Gesher’s affiliate and partner organizations.
● Work collaboratively with the Assistant Director to plan and implement off-season events, weekend seminars and rentals.
Communication and Community Outreach
● Develop and maintain an outreach and camper recruitment plan.
● Oversee year-round communications with families, youth and alumni, including email updates, photo updates, social media and website.
● Communicate with parents throughout the camping season, including addressing parent concerns and incidents involving campers, when necessary.
● Develop and maintain relationships with HDNA and Habonim Dror Camp Association (HDCA) members.
● Oversee effective communication throughout the year and during the summer with staff counsellors.
Fundraising and Development:
● Assist in camp fundraising efforts, including support of the Board’s Development Committee, preparation of grant applications and overseeing administration of annual campaigns.
● Develop and maintain relationships with donors.
Facilities and Infrastructure:
● Evaluate Camp Gesher’s infrastructure, identify improvements for health and safety and needs which reflect the organization’s infrastructure goals, and recommend infrastructure improvements to the Board. Oversee maintenance work, contractors, and other workers on-site.

Compensation
Salary range is $100,000 – $115,000 commensurate with skills and experience. Paid time off includes three (3) weeks’ vacation, Jewish holidays (as defined in internal policies) and statutory holidays. Health benefits provided. Housing provided on site during summer months. Camper discounts provided for children of Camp Director.

Do you believe that camp can change the world? Are you looking for an exciting adventure where each day is filled with equal parts challenge, joy, creative problem-solving and FUN? Do you have the flexibility and work ethic to take on any level of task and responsibility? Wilshire Boulevard Temple Camps, a Reform Jewish residential camp in Southern California, is seeking a creative, relational and dedicated Assistant Director to join a fun team that creates the vision for and runs the operation of Camp Hess Kramer and Gindling Hilltop Camp.

For over 70 years, Wilshire Boulevard Temple Camps have been providing life changing experiences for children and youth throughout Southern California and beyond. Our camp model is a combination of tradition and choice, allowing campers to fully experience the magic and growth of a summer camp adventure!

The Assistant Director will have a broad range of responsibilities and the opportunity to impact a caring and tightly-knit community each summer. The portfolio of the Assistant Director includes camper experience and programming, recruitment, retention and engagement of both returning camp families and families who are new to our community, recruiting, hiring, negotiating salary, and supervision of summer staff.
The Assistant Director will be based out of our downtown Los Angeles, CA office from September through the end of May and then must be in residence at our camps for the summer season. Currently our camps operate in Carlsbad, CA. There is travel outside of the Los Angeles Area for recruitment as well as evening and weekend events.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Wilshire Boulevard Temple Camps are committed to the growth and development of all our employees. Each individual who works at camp comes with a different skill set as well as a desire to learn and grow in their own unique way. Camp responsibilities are divided between all members of the full-time staff to ensure that each is challenged while at the same time all responsibilities are fulfilled. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
-Assist in camper recruiting efforts, including congregational visits, home visits, and recruitment programs. The Assistant Director will travel and be expected to attend evening and weekend events.
-Assist the Director in assembling the summer staff, including but not limited to organizing the hiring process, interviewing potential staff, checking references, determining eligibility, tracking forms etc.
-Program Development: Assist in preparing the framework for programs and activities for the upcoming summer. Help to develop the staff training program.
-Digital outreach/in-reach: Oversee all social media platforms and manage the creation of digital content
-Recruitment events: Create new avenues to maintain community through events in different geographic locations.
-Maintain the camp’s website to ensure that its content is always current.
-Design and create the camp yearbook.
-Office Operations management: Coordinating summer transportation, managing partnerships with outside vendors, design and order merchandise

Summer Season:
-Camper care, experience and engagement
-Staff Training and Supervision
-Summer Operations management: logistics and communication with dining services, logistics planning and execution of Leadership and Mitzvah hikes and Leadership night, coordination and execution of beach days.
-Coordinate scheduling with rental site partners.
-Collection of photographs and other content for year-round usage.
-Implementation of the Camp’s policies and procedures as they affect summer staff.
-Manage camp when the Director is off the property.
-Oversee the supply procurement program for the camps.
-Be a point of contact for the camps with parents.

Must be willing to work outside of normal business hours as needed.

Job Title: Senior Director, Camp Leadership

Salary: $90,000-100,000

Start Date: Ready Now!

Location:

Fall, Winter & Spring: Remote (Work from Home / Local BBYO Office)
Summer: On-Site at CommonPoint Retreat Center

Explore a rewarding career at BBYO, a leading pluralistic Jewish teen movement. Here, you'll find a fulfilling career that impacts the community. Join a team of mission-driven, passionate professionals and make a meaningful difference in Jewish teen's lives worldwide. INSPIRING TODAY. BUILDING TOMORROW.

At BBYO, we’re motivated by our mission, inspiring us to reimagine work to make it fun, flexible, and fulfilling. We are looking for a passionate Senior Director, Camp Leadership to join our team and make a difference. As a Senior Director, Camp Leadership, you’ll play a pivotal role in overall supervision and operations of BBYO’s Chapter Leadership Training Conference (CLTC). Alongside your teammates, you’ll connect in a dynamic environment and create a positive impact on teens, our community, and the world.

This is a full-time, year-round position. The Senior Director will reside at CommonPoint Retreat Center in Wayne County, PA during the summer camp season. The Senior Director will be responsible for recruitment of teens for all BBYO Camp Leadership programs, content and operations of the CLTC program, hiring and supervision of staff (in conjunction with the AVP, Camp Leadership) and evaluation of the program after the summer.

SHAPING THE FUTURE FOR TEENS AND YOURSELF

As a Senior Director, Camp Leadership, year-round responsibilities will include:

Responsible for recruitment of teens for all camp leadership programs
Travel throughout the school year to BBYO communities to promote domestic summer programs
Responsible for working with regional staff to strategize and execute plans to meet registration goals
Host staff and teen rally calls throughout the year
Host zoom recruitment office hours
Plan and lead zoom summer recruitment calls for families
Oversee CRM system for tracking campers and staff and all relevant information needed for summer
Responsible for general running and operations of camp including supervising lead staff of program, operations, admin, wellness and college aged counselors (madrichim).
Recruit, hire, place, train, and manage seasonal employees (in conjunction with AVP, Camp Leadership)
Create recruitment plan for madrichim
Engage community partners to create a pipeline of candidates for summer jobs
Review all applications in Greenhouse
Interview staff with summer Madrichim team, place staff in appropriate positions and upload hiring information to Customer Service Director
Work with Camp and Madrichim supervisors to create and implement Madrichim training and orientation
Meet with CommonPoint camp leadership throughout the year to plan and prep for the summer
Daily schedule and when BBYO programs need space from (host camp)
Meet daily throughout the summer for operation requests and updates
Responsible for maintaining budget of CLTC program
Liaison with marketing team to ensure high quality marketing materials for external communication and recruitment efforts of domestic leadership programs.
Implement educational curriculum and standards for all experiences partnered with the BBYO content team
Work with the AVP, Camp Leadership and the full camp Leadership Team to prepare and conduct pre-camp and in-service staff training
In collaboration with AVP, Camp Leadership supervise office procedures, opening-and closing-day procedures for staff and campers
Other duties as assigned
Camp Season responsibilities will include:

Residing at CommonPoint Retreat Center and function as Camp Director
Supervising lead staff of program, operations, admin, wellness and college aged counselors (madrichim).
Responsible for general running and operations of camp and supervising camp operations staff; responsible for camp schedule, daily logistics, supplies, bus operations, copiers, rental cars, golf carts and other related items
Responsible for the day-to-day relationship with host camp including designee, related to housekeeping, maintenance, kitchen and facility needs
Build community between the 25-30 staff and approximately 100-125 teens each session.
Lead the opening and closing teams to unpack and pack camp
Oversee BBYO camp business office, including troubleshooting, parent communication, discipline, and physical and mental health.
Provide an atmosphere for developing good morale and camp culture. Ensure that camp atmosphere is conducive to a successful and fun environment.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR MAKING A LASTING IMPACT

BENEFITS OF OUR DYNAMIC AND SUPPORTIVE WORKPLACE

Own Your Balance:
Flexible work environment
Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
18 paid secular and Jewish holidays PLUS two-week long office/department shutdowns

Invest in Your Well-being:
Medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability, and 2.5x salary life insurance
Generous 403b and Roth retirement plan with vested match
Free access to WellHub, which includes access to gyms, online workouts and wellness apps

Family First Environment:
Teen Involvement Benefit stipend
Flexibility in bringing child(ren) on business travel
Generous paid parental leave
We also pay for your TSA pre-check, provide a home technology allowance and have pet insurance options!

BE A PART OF A LEGACY…

that celebrates our rich, century-long history of enhancing the Jewish experience to build a meaningful, teen-led future
with an inclusive culture where authenticity is celebrated, respect is given, and fun is encouraged
built on trust and empowerment, offering flexibility in where you work and autonomy in how it gets done

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